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Pregnant women ‘crying and distressed’ as midwifery shortage intensifies
"I can’t sacrifice my own family for somebody else’s."
‘No one should be exploited at work’: Strippers meet with MPs
“Hopefully, it can inspire other contractors to realise that they can demand better."
PwC’s future in Australia under threat as tax advice crisis grows
Business with 9200 employees and A$2.6 billion in annual revenue is under pressure.
Sacked: The roofing salesman who claimed commission on unconfirmed sales
The salesman had earlier been reprimanded for using a fuel card to fill his own vehicle.
Focus: Unlimited leave here to stay for Auckland company
Auckland software development company Actionstep reveals how it has been with unlimited leave for employees as more conversations are had around four-day work weeks. Video / NZ Herald
Switch your work phone off, bosses tell workaholics
If you take the time off, take if off properly, and keep your eyes off that inbox.
‘I hope you’ve got a decent lawyer’: Dairy farm row ends in employment dispute
The farm employee admitted to baiting his boss, but he was sacked unlawfully.
MSD staffer brought bag of fake ‘meth’ to work as 'joke'
Former staff member alleges stunt indicative of work culture at WINZ, scorn for clients.
Auckland fast-food outlets insolvent after pandemic 'killed' business, owe $300k to IRD
The Commercial Bay and Westfield Albany outlets went into liquidation last month.
'Extremely stressful': Blind woman wins fight over vaccine dismissal
Legally blind Sue Thoms sacked over vaccine refusal is returning to the job she loves.
Blackmailer threatened to send video to former Air NZ manager's new employer
The wife of an Air NZ employee tried to blackmail manager during defamation case.
The 'expensive mistake' that's left one dentist $18,000 out of pocket
Authority says dismissal "callous and peremptory". Employer says he didn't know the law.
Housing charity ordered to reinstate sacked employee
Habitat for Humanity sacked its Nelson manager - now an authority has ordered he return.
Employment row: High school board ordered to pay former assistant principal
The school launched a claim against a former staffer - but they weren't allowed.
Kiwi workers: My colleagues don’t even miss me at meetings
Convinced your colleagues won't miss you at meetings? Then you're probably normal.
Exhausted nurses fear making a fatal mistake, Employment Court hears
Health bosses say a planned one-hour strike by nurses on Wednesday is unlawful.
‘Sold a pipe dream’: Overstayers speak out amid calls for amnesty
Estimated 14,000 people live illegally in NZ, many victims of changing policy, misfortune.
'Should never have happened': Worker lost toe tips in caustic soda, firm fined $242k
A pool of what the worker thought was water began to eat away at his skin.
Stop-go man sacked for drinking on the job
The man falsely claimed it was his supervisor who was drunk and had assaulted him.
Migrant employee underpaid for three years awarded $44k
The worker was told he would be fired if he complained, the ERA heard.
WorkSafe investigates treatment of staff at prestigious high school
It's understood multiple allegations have been made against a senior staffer.
Senior doctor sacked after 'flirty' texts to junior ordered to pay $18k
The doctor previously failed to prove that he was wrongfully sacked by the former NDHB.
Migrant workers underpaid by building company, $60k in damages ordered
They were underpaid and their wages were withheld during Covid-19 lockdowns.
Wendy’s failed to pay workers for public holidays
The NZ arm of American burger chain Wendy's failed to pay its staff for public holidays.
MediaWorks employment battle: Embattled company loses case against competitor
MediaWorks tried for an injunction to stop a former employee from working for Go Media.
MBIE ordered to pay compensation, reinstate worker after unlawful sacking
'It was not open for the ministry to conclude there had been misconduct.'
Sacked building boss claims he's owed $1.7m in bonuses
The general manager lost his job following a company restructuring process.
Plumber hires criminal mate, ends up in fight over 'sacking'
'It’s been a long time coming my bro. This just ain’t the place for employment for you.'
Kerikeri kiwifruit company's rehearing bid declined
Conversation at a party not considered new evidence for rehearing.
Strippers return to Parliament in protest for work rights
The Fired Up Stilettos group is calling for stronger rights.
Greens staff may submit on Elizabeth Kerekere conduct
The review follows her comments, seemingly about fellow Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick.
Bike store where you can earn $120k: How 99 Bikes grew out of Flight Centre
Fast-growing 99 Bikes had a proven playbook for operations and expansion.
Sasha Borissenko: Law firm 'disappointed' living wage instruction not followed
Analysis: Good living wage intentions can hit a hurdle when you're relying on others.